National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration

1763 N Street Northwest,Washington DC 20036

27 April, 2022

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Join us in Washington DC as we commemorate the contributions of Arab Americans followed by an Iftar Dinner and cultural presentations. Wednesday, April 27thCelebrating the Contributions of Arab AmericansThere will be public officials, educators, and community leaders who will commemorate and pay tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans. The event will also include several cultural presentations. Doors open at 5:30 pm.; the program begins at 6:15 pm.Authentic Arab Iftar Dinner will be served followed by cultural presentations. Discounted garage parking directly across the street, $10 per car.Guests and dignitaries, include: Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Sheila Jackson Lee will be in attendance. More surprises are to be announced soon.If you would like to give an opportunity for students to attend this event and preserve the Arab heritage, please make a donation to the Arab America Foundation to alleviate costs.The Arab America Foundation hosts a national event in Washington DC commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). The event is attended by members of Congress, state and local leaders, and members of the Arab American community. Throughout the month of April, the Arab America Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month. Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special events that celebrate our community’s rich heritage and numerous contributions to society. Arab America and the Arab America Foundation initiated the National Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017, with just a handful of states recognizing the initiative. Each year, our grass-roots network of over 250 Arab American volunteers in 26 states gathers hundreds of proclamations from their states, counties, municipalities, and local school districts. The President of the United States recognized the month of April as National Arab American Heritage Month with a special commemorative letter to our organization. In 2021, Congress, the U.S. Department of State, and 37 state governors issued proclamations commemorating the initiative. President Biden Recognizes National Arab American Heritage Month Confirmed Speakers to Date: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D) Michigan 13 Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee (D) Texas 18